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Pengwuino
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I forget, which direction do you set ceiling fans to spin (clockwise or counter looking from below) in teh summer? It's about 10,000 degrees and I am taking every measure not to die.
Correct answer.Chi Meson said:The correct direction is whichever way makes it cooler for you. Mostly, that's when they are pushing air down, and that is most often counterclockwise.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceiling_fanStandard ceiling fan controls usually include one for speed (high, medium, low, and off), one for the light (on and off), and one for directional control of the fan blades (clockwise and counterclockwise). These vary depending on the make, model, and age of the fan; computerized and remote-controlled ceiling fans are becoming very popular as the technology becomes regularly available.
Ceiling fans are normally used as a cooling device in warm months by pushing air down from above, thereby creating a wind chill effect. In winter months, a ceiling fan can act as a heat transferrer by reversing the direction of the blades. By doing so, the fan pulls air up, thereby pushing the warmer air that stratifies near the ceiling down along the walls; as long as the fan is set at a low speed, this will not create a wind chill. A fan on reverse has the leading edge of the fan blades being the downward edge; in most cases this rotation is clockwise when the operator is standing below and looking upwards at the fan.
You must have missed that MythBusters episode. All that'll do is give him a big lump on the forehead.cyrusabdollahi said:Stick your head in the fanblades to find out, at eye level.
Moonbear said:You must have missed that MythBusters episode. All that'll do is give him a big lump on the forehead.
:rofl: I'll bet the dog was quite amused, and the parents were not.chroot said:I once burned out a ceiling fan in the living room of my parents' house. I tied a 10-foot long piece of string to one of the blades, with a bunch of cheerios looped on the other end. Then I turned the fan on high and let the dog loose in the room.
Five minutes later, the dog had knocked over half the furniture in the room, caught the cheerios, and put the fan out of its misery.
- Warren
cyrusabdollahi said:You guys obviously missed the metal industrial fan they used. That sliced into the guys head.
yomamma said:I think thatpengwuino should no longer be able to make pointless threads--every one of his threads has to be approved by me, cyrus, and Evo
Ah, yes, because you're the expert on pointless threads, right?yomamma said:I think thatpengwuino should no longer be able to make pointless threads--every one of his threads has to be approved by me, cyrus, and Evo
Moonbear said:Ah, yes, because you're the expert on pointless threads, right?
Moonbear said:I apparently just can't tell clockwise from counterclockwise when looking up.
:tongue2: Yeah, but I'm not thinking about whether it's clockwise or counter.Danger said:
Unless those sailors are all lying, you are perfectly well acquainted with which way the ceiling fan turns.
That was a passing phaseMoonbear said:Ah, yes, because you're the expert on pointless threads, right?
:rofl: I've been having the same problem lately. Blowing around hot air really doesn't help. Standing in front of the fans at the farm feels sort of like trying to cool off by standing in the "breeze" generated from the dryer vent. :yuck: The place was crawling with HVAC guys two days ago, so I'm really hoping it's going to be repaired soon (I've already predicted they'll get all the parts and get the A/C fully operational by October, and then they'll start working on the heat in January when they realize that's not really working right either, and it'll be fixed by May ). I've found that ice water is very helpful, not to drink (I prefer room temp water to drink), but to pour over my head! At least the shower in the locker room at the farm works!loseyourname said:Though a ceiling fan aint doin' jack in Fresno in the summer. That's like walking naked through Antarctica and putting on a scarf.
A ceiling fan is used to circulate air in a room, making it feel cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
In the summer, your fan should spin counterclockwise (when looking up at it) to create a cooling breeze.
In the winter, your fan should spin clockwise (when looking up at it) on a low speed to push warm air down from the ceiling and circulate it throughout the room.
Most ceiling fans have a switch on the motor housing that allows you to change the direction of the fan. Make sure the fan is turned off before changing the direction.
If you have a high ceiling, it is recommended to use a fan with a downrod to bring the fan closer to the ground and create a stronger air flow. Make sure the fan is at least 8-10 feet above the ground for optimal performance.